Ted Comet, creator of New York City’s Israel parade, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 23. This year’s parade will take place on June 2, and Comet will be an honorary grand marshal.

He has played leading roles in Jewish organizations for more than 75 years, including the Joint Distribution Committee, American Zionist Youth Foundation, Council of Jewish Federations, Israel Folk Dance Festival, and the first large demonstration in support of Soviet Jewry.